Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television
Russell Howard's Good News
- TV stand-up
- BBC Two / BBC Three
- 2009 - 2015
- 84 episodes (10 series)
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Episode menu
Series 6, Episode 5
The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
Notes
Russell's T-Shirt: White, with eye and beach mosaic
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 10th May 2012
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 11th May 2012 | 12:10am | BBC3 |
| Friday 11th May 2012 | 10:30pm 45 minute version |
BBC3 |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | 1:55am 45 minute version |
BBC3 |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 | 9:15pm 45 minute version |
BBC3 |
| Sunday 13th May 2012 | 1:15am 45 minute version |
BBC3 |
| Sunday 13th May 2012 | 11:30pm | BBC3 |
| Monday 14th May 2012 | 3:55am | BBC3 |
| Tuesday 15th May 2012 | 10:30pm | BBC3 |
| Monday 30th July 2012 | 12:30am | BBC3 |
| Saturday 20th September 2014 | 11:00pm 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Sunday 21st September 2014 | 2:50am 45 minute version |
Dave |
| Saturday 7th February 2015 | 10:30pm | BBC3 |
| Sunday 8th February 2015 | 3:00am | BBC3 |
| Saturday 18th April 2015 | 11:00pm 60 minute version |
Dave |
| Monday 22nd June 2015 | 1:30am | BBC3 |
| Monday 14th September 2015 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Comedy Central |
| Monday 14th September 2015 | 11:00pm 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Thursday 24th September 2015 | 10:30pm 45 minute version |
BBC3 |
| Wednesday 28th October 2015 | 9:00pm | CC Extra |
| Saturday 21st November 2015 | 9:00pm | BBC3 |
| Sunday 22nd November 2015 | 1:15am | BBC3 |
| Tuesday 19th January 2016 | 10:30pm 45 minute version |
BBC3 |
| Monday 4th April 2016 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Comedy Central |
| Tuesday 5th April 2016 | 12:00am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Monday 1st August 2016 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Comedy Central |
| Tuesday 2nd August 2016 | 2:00am 60 minute version |
Comedy Central |
| Tuesday 24th January 2017 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Wednesday 25th January 2017 | 12:00am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Wednesday 14th June 2017 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
Comedy Central |
| Friday 30th June 2017 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Saturday 1st July 2017 | 12:00am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Thursday 12th October 2017 | 9:00pm | CC Extra |
| Tuesday 17th October 2017 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Thursday 2nd November 2017 | 11:30pm | Comedy Central |
| Wednesday 15th August 2018 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Tuesday 26th March 2019 | 9:00pm 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Friday 29th March 2019 | 2:00am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Friday 21st June 2019 | 2:00am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Friday 11th October 2019 | 1:30am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Saturday 14th December 2019 | 1:45am 55 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Tuesday 3rd March 2020 | 2:00am 60 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Sunday 8th March 2020 | 3:45am 45 minute version |
CC Extra |
| Wednesday 6th May 2020 | 1:30am | Comedy Central |
| Thursday 23rd July 2020 | 3:00am 45 minute version |
CC Extra |
Cast & crew
| Russell Howard | Host / Presenter |
| Paul Foot | Self |
| Russell Howard | Writer |
| Steve Williams | Writer |
| Karl Minns | Writer |
| Marc Blakewill | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James Harris | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Steve Hall | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Stephen Morrison (as Steve Morrison) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Peter Orton | Director |
| Mark Iddon | Series Producer |
| David Howarth | Producer |
| Jon Thoday | Executive Producer |
| Richard Allen-Turner | Executive Producer |
| James Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Sean Hancock | Executive Producer |
| Robyn O'Brien | Executive Producer |
| Perry Widdowson | Editor |
| Rebecca Bowker | Editor |
| Joe Snell | Editor |
| James Dillon | Production Designer |
Video
Is Boris Johnson popular because of his hair?
Russell looks at the candidates that took part in the London Mayoral elections, and discovers why Boris won.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Russell Howard.